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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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